{"id":3825,"date":"2025-03-29T12:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T17:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topinkatravel.com\/?post_type=tour&p=3825"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:42:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:42:02","slug":"lima-ica-cusco-10-days-9-nights","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/topinkatravel.com\/en\/tour\/lima-ica-cusco-10-days-9-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Lima – Ica – Cusco 10 Days \/ 9 Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Experience the 10-Day Lima Ica Cusco Tour Like a Local Traveler!<\/strong>. Walk through Lima’s colonial plazas and descend into the San Francisco Catacombs. In Huacachina, launch yourself on dune buggies across golden dunes and try sandboarding. Cruise Paracas, where penguins and sea lions greet you at the Ballestas Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Cusco, discover the Sacred Valley with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, the South Valley with Tip\u00f3n and Andahuaylillas, the colorful Vinicunca, the serene Humantay Lagoon, and Machu Picchu. Includes Vistadome train and Quechua-speaking guides.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>Summary<\/h2>\n
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The Lima \u2013 Ica \u2013 Cusco 10-Day Tour offers a complete itinerary designed to showcase the highlights of Peru\u2019s coast and the Andes at a relaxed pace, combining diverse landscapes, ancient culture, and living history. Your journey begins in Lima, the country\u2019s vibrant capital, where travelers can experience dynamic city life, historic architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy. From there, the trip continues to Ica<\/strong>, where unique experiences await among oases, sand dunes, and desert landscapes<\/strong> that create a striking contrast with the next stage of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Andean portion of the trip takes you to Cusco and its surroundings<\/strong>, providing ample time to explore the city, visit important archaeological sites, and connect with local traditions. The highlight of this stage is the visit to Machu Picchu<\/strong>, enjoyed at a comfortable pace and accompanied by a guided explanation that helps you fully understand the historical and cultural significance of this ancient site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced and immersive journey<\/strong>, offering the opportunity to appreciate both vibrant urban culture and some of the most iconic natural and cultural landscapes of the destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

<\/span>Itinerary<\/h2>\n
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Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DAY 01: Arrival in Lima<\/h4><\/div>
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Welcome to Lima<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our TOP INKA TRAVEL<\/strong> team will welcome you at Jorge Ch\u00e1vez International Airport, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. You\u2019ll then be transferred to your hotel in Lima. Enjoy a comfortable night at our hotel with all necessary amenities for a pleasant stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 02: Lima City Tour<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 8:40 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll begin with a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana pyramid<\/strong>, a ceremonial center of the Lima culture. Then, we\u2019ll explore the Historic Center<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Central Reserve Bank Museum<\/strong>, which showcases treasures from various ancient cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we\u2019ll visit the San Francisco Convent<\/strong>, known for its religious art and mysterious catacombs. The tour continues through modern Lima to the Costa Verde<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Finally, return to the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 03: Paracas & Huacachina Full Day<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 4:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Early pick-up from your hotel for a 4-hour trip to Paracas. We\u2019ll head to El Chaco Pier<\/strong> and board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands<\/strong>. Along the way, you\u2019ll see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, cormorants, flamingos, and the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph<\/strong>, while your guide explains its possible origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we\u2019ll travel to Ica, arriving around 12:30 PM to visit Bodega Nietto<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll taste wines and piscos and enjoy lunch at their restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we\u2019ll visit the Huacachina Oasis<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll experience an adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride and try sandboarding. After free time for exploring and photos, we\u2019ll return to Lima around 10:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 04: Transfer to Lima Airport \u2013 Cusco City Tour<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 12:40 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the scheduled time, we\u2019ll transfer you from your hotel to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, our TOP INKA TRAVEL<\/strong> team will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Around 12:40 PM, we\u2019ll begin the City Tour<\/strong>, visiting five major archaeological and cultural sites: Qoricancha<\/strong>, Sacsayhuam\u00e1n<\/strong>, Puka Pukara<\/strong>, Q\u2019enqo<\/strong>, and Tambomachay<\/strong>. Discover the fascinating history and architecture of the Inca capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 05: Sacred Valley VIP + Connection to Machu Picchu Town<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 6:40 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll start by visiting Chinchero<\/strong>, exploring Inca ruins, agricultural terraces, and a colonial church, and learning about Andean weaving at a local textile center. Next, we head to Moray<\/strong>, famous for its circular terraces, and then to the Maras Salt Mines<\/strong>, with over 3,000 salt pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba<\/strong>, then continue to Ollantaytambo<\/strong>, the last living Inca town. After exploring, we\u2019ll board the train to Machu Picchu Town<\/strong>, where our staff will be waiting to take you to the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Machu Picchu Town<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 06: Machu Picchu<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 4:30 AM \u2013 22:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Early morning, meet your guide and board the Consettur bus<\/strong> to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary<\/strong>. Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour<\/strong> exploring its impressive structures while learning about its history, architecture, and mysteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the tour, return to town by bus. You\u2019ll have free time for lunch or exploring. Later, we\u2019ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo<\/strong>, where our driver will be waiting to return you to Cusco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 07: Rainbow Mountain<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 4:30 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll pick you up early and head to Cusipata<\/strong> for breakfast, then drive 1 more hour to the starting point. Begin the 1.5-hour hike<\/strong> to Vinicunca Viewpoint (5,200 m.a.s.l.)<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll admire the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain<\/strong> and learn about its geography, ecosystem, and cultural significance from your guide. You\u2019ll also have free time for photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afterward, we descend and return to Cusipata for lunch<\/strong>, then head back to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 08: South Valley Tour<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 8:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start the day with a visit to Tip\u00f3n<\/strong>, an Inca site known as the “Temple of Water” for its stone-carved canals and terraces. Then, we visit Pikillacta<\/strong>, a pre-Inca city of the Wari culture featuring multi-story buildings, temples, and the Huacarpay Lagoon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our final stop is Andahuaylillas<\/strong>, home to the stunning San Pedro Apostle Church<\/strong>, often called the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its exquisite colonial murals and gold altars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 09: Humantay Lake<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour time: 4:30 AM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Early pick-up for a 2-hour trip to Mollepata<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll enjoy breakfast. Then we\u2019ll drive 1 more hour to Soraypampa<\/strong>, the starting point of a 2-hour hike<\/strong> to the breathtaking Humantay Lake (4,200 m.a.s.l.)<\/strong>. Upon arrival, your guide will explain its significance, and you\u2019ll have free time to relax and take photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll descend the same way and return to Mollepata for a well-deserved lunch<\/strong>, then drive back to Cusco, arriving around 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 10: Hotel \u2013 Airport Transfer<\/h4><\/div>
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To end your Lima – Ica – Cusco 10 Days<\/strong> experience, we\u2019ll ensure everything runs smoothly. After breakfast, our transfer service will take you to the airport at the scheduled time. Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM<\/strong>, but you can leave your luggage at reception until it\u2019s time for your flight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

<\/span>Includes<\/h2>\n
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Lima Tour – Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n